Job Description

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Rutherford, New South Wales 2320, Australia A$115,000 - A$125,000

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Posted 23 Sep 2026

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Accounting Supervisor | Rutherford

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Are you an experienced accounting professional who enjoys leading people, improving processes, and partnering with leaders to drive business performance?

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Strike Force Services is seeking an Accounting Supervisor to join our growing team based in Rutherford. Reporting directly to the Chief Commercial Officer, this is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on supervisor who enjoys mentoring others while contributing to the strategic success of the business.

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We're seeking a people-first leader with accounting experience. This role is less about being a technical accounting specialist and more about leading a team, creating efficiencies, and ensuring the finance function operates effectively.

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You will bring experience across management accounting, payroll and accounts functions, along with proven supervisory or management experience. Candidates with strong commercial business experience and a track record of developing teams are encouraged to apply.

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As Accounting Supervisor, you will lead a small finance team and play a key role in supporting business performance across multiple service divisions.

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Your responsibilities will include:

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- Leading the monthly management reporting process, including P&L; and balance sheet reporting
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- Driving month-end and year-end close activities and ensuring reporting deadlines are met
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- Preparing financial analysis, forecasts, budgets and performance insights for business leaders
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- Partnering with operational managers to support commercial decision-making
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- Overseeing payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
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- Managing balance sheet reconciliations, financial controls and reporting accuracy
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- Coaching, mentoring and developing finance team members
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- Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and reporting capability
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- Supporting the CCO with board reporting, budgeting and strategic financial initiatives
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- Liaising with external accountants, auditors and key stakeholders
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What We're Looking For n

We're looking for a people-focused leader who can balance operational finance responsibilities with continuous improvement and commercial insight.

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You will bring:

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- Experience in accounting, finance or management accounting roles
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- Previous experience leading, coaching or supervising team members
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- Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience
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- Exposure to payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
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- Experience preparing budgets, forecasts and financial analysis
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- A track record of improving systems, processes and efficiencies
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- Robust communication skills with the ability to build relationships across the business
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- Experience in a commercial business environment (highly regarded)
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- CPA or CA qualification, or progress towards qualification, is welcomed but not essential
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Why Strike Force Services? nn
- Be part of a growing and diversified business
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- Report directly to the Chief Commercial Officer and contribute to strategic decision-making
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- Lead and develop a dedicated finance team
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- Genuine opportunity to influence systems, processes and business performance
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- Collaborative and supportive leadership team
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- Flexible work arrangements, including work-from-home opportunities
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- RDO options to support work-life balance
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- Long-term career growth and development opportunities
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Company Overview n

Strike Force Services is a facilities management and commercial cleaning company with over 20 years of industry experience. Employing approximately 450 people, we deliver high-quality services across the mining and power station sectors, as well as to local councils and other businesses throughout New South Wales and Queensland.

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